Water Meter

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the bid schedule and pricing structure for meter calibration services. Bidders should use this to understand the quantities and types of meters to be calibrated and to prepare their pricing proposals.

• Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs): Specific line items for each meter size and service year.
• Supplies/Service: Description of the service, which is non-personal services for inspection, testing, and calibration of water meters.
• Quantities (QTY): Number of units for each meter size.
• Unit Price: Placeholder for unit pricing (currently listed as 0).
• Amount: Total amount for each CLIN (currently listed as 0).
• Period of Performance (POP): Details the service period for each year, spanning from September 26, 2026, to September 25, 2031.

This schedule details the scope of work by specifying the types and quantities of water meters requiring calibration across five distinct performance periods. Bidders must use this information to calculate their proposed costs for labor, equipment, travel, and other incidentals necessary to perform the services at Hanscom AFB, MA. The zero unit prices indicate that this is a schedule for pricing, and bidders are expected to fill in their actual proposed costs.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, an Excel spreadsheet named "2026 Appendix A - Water Meters - Updated.xlsx", details the calibration schedule and requirements for various water meters. It serves as a reference for understanding the maintenance and calibration needs associated with water metering equipment relevant to the opportunity.

• Meter Identification: Includes Meter #, Make/Model, IWIMS number, Size, and Utility.
• Calibration Schedule: Specifies the Quantity of Calibrations, Actual Calibrations, Last Test date, and Calibration Method.
• Calibration Requirements: Outlines the Calibration Requirement (e.g., Annually, specific frequencies based on size) and Manufacturer's Recommendations.
• Location & Unit: Details the building, location, and unit of measurement (e.g., GAL, FT^3).
• Meter Specifications: Notes on EMCS Config, EMCS Connect, Customer, and Water By-Pass availability.
• Comments: Provides additional context, including specific meter notes and historical information.
• Calibration Frequency by Size: A table indicating calibration frequency based on meter size (e.g., 5/8" every 10 years, 3" and above Annually).

This attachment provides critical details regarding the existing water meter infrastructure and the required maintenance schedule. Bidders should review this information to understand the scope of work related to water meter calibration, potential service requirements, and any associated logistical considerations (e.g., confined space permits, test ports). It helps in assessing the technical requirements and potential costs associated with maintaining the specified water meters.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide labor, tools, equipment, and services necessary to inspect, test, and calibrate eighteen (18) water meters located at Hanscom Air Force Base (HAFB) and surrounding areas.

• Inspect, test, and calibrate specified water meters according to manufacturer recommendations.

• Provide a field test report for each water meter tested within seven (7) days of testing.

• Locations include HAFB, Massport tarmac area, FamCamp, Water Treatment Facility at FamCamp, and Wood Street, Bedford MA.

• Potential for entry into permitted and non-permitted confined space areas, requiring a pre-brief.

• Maintain clean and neat work areas in accordance with industry standards and safety regulations.

• 100% of specified water meters will be inspected, tested, and calibrated.

• 100% of specified water meters will be calibrated according to a contractor-submitted and Government-approved schedule.

• 100% of contractor operations must comply with all applicable confined space entry requirements.

• 100% of meters tested require a contractor-provided water meter field test report.

• 100% of field test reports must be provided within seven (7) days of actual test.

• Period of Performance: September 26, 2026, to September 25, 2031.

• Work hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM local time (excluding holidays).

• Place of Performance: Hanscom Air Force Base and specified surrounding locations.

• Contractor must be geographically proximate to HAFB (within sixty (60) miles).

• Adherence to all relevant safety standards (NFPA 70B, NFPA 70E, OSHA).

• Compliance with Department of the Air Force and installation-specific safety and access regulations.

• Contractor personnel must have appropriate identification and comply with vehicle access requirements.

• Government-furnished services include security police, fire and emergency services, emergency medical services, utilities, refuse collection, and workspace.

• Contractor must employ a technically trained and experienced workforce and conduct themselves professionally.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (Solicitation Number: FA283526Q0005) is for "Water Meter Calibration" services for Fiscal Year 2026. The period of performance is from September 26, 2026, to September 25, 2031.

The core service is water meter calibration. The solicitation details various meter sizes (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8) for both the base year and option years.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price for all items.

• Period of Performance: Base Year (September 26, 2026 - September 25, 2027) with four option years.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated in the provided pages, but the NAICS size standard is USD 41,000,000.00.

• Offer Due Date: May 08, 2026, at 03:30 PM Local Time.

• Submission Instructions: Offers are to be submitted to the issuing office. Invoices and receiving reports are to be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• Evaluation Criteria: The Government will award to the responsible Offeror whose offer is most advantageous, considering Technical Acceptability and Price. Technical Acceptability is considered more important than price.

• The acquisition is 100% set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 221310 (Water Supply and Irrigation Systems).

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference and in full text, covering various aspects of contract administration, payment, representations, and certifications.

• Attachment 01 is the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for FY26 Meter Calibration.